Subtract 12/90 from 8/98
8/98 - 12/90 is -38/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/4410 - 588/4410 = 360 - 588/4410 = -228/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/735
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